WATERTOWN, NY — David M. Bigelow, 64, Watertown, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City.
David was born Sept. 4, 1957, in Watertown, a son to David Davis and Shirley Metzger. He was educated in Watertown schools. He served in the Army Reserves for eight years.
David worked as a mechanic at Roz & AL’s Arco station at State and William until moving to Florida in 1983. He was employed at Suncoast Fire Sprinkler Systems for 2 years until returning to Watertown where he worked for St. Lawrence Explosives for 17 years. David went to work at Schwan’s Home Delivery as a food handler and retired in 2017 due to ill health.
Dave married Kim Stokes on Nov. 27, 1982.
David enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, cooking on family camping trips, and spending time with family. He always loved visiting with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife Kim; two sons David (Julie), Antwerp, NY, and Michael (Nadira), Newton, MA; two grandsons, Brycen and Kiran Bigelow and a granddaughter Braelynn Bigelow; a brother, Dale (April) Davis, Watertown; a sister Debbie (Brian) Matice, Florida; and his nephews.
Services will held at a day and time to be announced.
Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home.
